Have a "Subtle Little Difference." Chapman’s Ice Cream was once a St. Louis tradition. They were famous for their advertising campaign that stated there was a “subtle little difference” in Chapman’s Ice Cream that "made all the difference!" This same philosophy can be applied to your presentations. It's the "subtle Read More
Presentation Tips
“I’ve Got a Question! How Do I Handle Questions?”
Handling Questions Here Are Answers Tell the audience, in your Opening, how you will be handling questions. Options are: Throughout the presentation. After presenting specific components of the talk. Before your Conclusion. Don't take questions after Closing your presentation. The Closing Read More
“Quote Me on These!”
Most of these are my own, or modifications of ones I've read or heard at one time. (At my age, there is a lot of information in my brain, and it's sometimes hard to sort it all out. Bottom line, there is good stuff here I think you'll find helpful! The Goal of All Communication: verbal, written, or visual, is the Read More
If YOU are in the Audience, PLEASE Learn By Observing and Listening
Learn by Observing and Listening A good speaker can become a better one by watching others speak. Follow these suggestions the next time you are in the audience. Turn OFF your cell phone. Practice active listening. Give the speaker eye contact. Lean forward in your seat. Do not cross your arms. Smile at Read More
The 3Es of Presenting Help The Audience GET IT! #3 E – Explain
Help The Audience GET IT Educate - Entertain - Explain The 3 Es of Presenting will help ensure your audience understands your message; i.e. Gets It! They may not agree with everything. They may not agree with anything. Unless they Get It!, there can't be a meaningful discussion going forward. Explain is the Read More
The 3Es of Presenting Help The Audience GET IT! #2 E – Entertain
Help the Audience GET IT Educate - Entertain - Explain The 3 Es of Presenting will help ensure your audience understands your message; i.e. Gets It! They may not agree with everything. They may not agree with anything. Unless they Get It!, there can't be a meaningful discussion going forward. Entertain is the Read More
The 3Es of Presenting Help The Audience GET IT! #1 E – Educate
Help The Audience GET IT! Educate - Entertain - Explain The 3 Es of Presenting will help ensure your audience understands your message; i.e. Gets It! They may not agree with everything. They may not agree with anything. Unless they Get It!, there can't be a meaningful discussion going forward. Education is the Read More
Tiny Business, Mighty Profits Radio Interviews ME!
Interviews are great ways for someone to ask questions other folks, given the opportunity, might have asked. I recently had the privilege of being interviewed by Russ Henneberry, owner of Tiny Business, Mighty Profits, on his Radio Show, Tiny Business, Mighty Profits Radio. Russ is one of the best internet experts around. Read More
Cotton Mouth – Yech!
Cotton Mouth No Fun to have when Speaking! Here are tips to relieve it. Cotton, or dry mouth, can be caused be many things: anxiety, dry air, certain medications, and just plain talking. It's aggravating because it's tough to talk when your mouth is dry. Your softer, often raspier voice, is harder for the audience Read More
The Rule of THREE. . .
THREE is Magic! Read This - Understand It - Use It! The goal of all communication is the audience GETS IT! They don't have to agree with everything said, but they do have to understand to have a conversation going forward. The Rule of Three helps those you speak to grasp the meaning of your talk. Three blind Read More